Welcome to the ADBA website

ADBA is the trade association for the anaerobic digestion (AD) industry in the UK and companies and organisations working on novel technologies and processes that compliment the anaerobic digestion process and products. With our members we promote the economic and environmental benefits of AD in the UK.

Anaerobic digestion is the simple, natural breakdown of organic matter into biogas (carbon dioxide and methane) and organic fertiliser called digestate. It is a similar process to that which takes place in the stomach of a cow.

Why join ADBA?

Supply Chain – ADBA is where our industry meets to share ideas, learn best practice – and do business. Being a member of ADBA means you are part of the entire AD community, to build relationships and business partnerships.

Operators – At ADBA we know that our industry is new – and ever-changing. ADBA members can rest assured that they have access to the latest technical information, interpretation of regulations and personal advice from our expert team. Being a member means you can access the knowledge and experience of the whole market.

Events

We run a range of events throughout the year to increase awareness of the anaerobic digestion industry and bring the industry together. From our trade show in July, which brings together over 3,500 visitors and more than 200 exhibitors, to our intimate working groups we offer great events all year round.

Posted in March 2017

Ofgem is conducting a Targeted Charging Review (TCR) consultation to consider network charging including the impact of fixed and sunk costs, behind the meter generation, and storage. The TCR could lead to a full Significant Charging Review to consider how the Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) and Distribution Use…

By ADBA External Affairs Manager Jon Harrison
The advantage of being in Government is that you know when you’re going to call an election before anyone else does. With the tightly run ship of Theresa May’s No.10 operation, news of the surprise poll didn’t…

BEIS are hoping to conduct a study on methane leakage from AD plants.
The study would involve setting up sensors around a number of AD plants to monitor methane levels.
BEIS feel that the existing literature on methane leakage from AD plants probably does not reflect the actual amount…

An exciting new funding competition, the Energy Catalyst Round 5, has been announced for innovation in energy. The government will invest £13 million in innnovative projects that can address the global need for clean, affordable and secure energy.
Details below:
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Funding competition: energy catalyst round 5
Department for Business, Energy …

Yesterday ADBA visited Euston Biogas to discuss the Future of Farming and On-farm AD project that ADBA is working on.
The Euston Biogas site, one of two biomethane-to-grid plants owned and operated by Strutt & Parker Farms Ltd, processes around 50,000 tonnes of crops and farm waste a year and has…

Yesterday we had a conference call with BEIS on the RHI.
BEIS said that the legislation was not now going to be laid before Parliament because there was no chance of it being passed before prorogation on 3 May.
They are considering trying to introduce emergency legislation on some minor points,…

There is now about a month left to go until our Spring 2017 Regulatory Forum, which is taking place on 23rd May at Clarke Willmott's office in Bristol.
As well as the chance to hear from a range of leading experts in the AD industry, attendees will hear an…

WRAP has published a guide to assist AD operators that accept food waste in liners:
http://www.wrap.org.uk/content/guide-assist-ad-operators-accept-food-waste-liners
WRAP say:
"This guidance will help AD operators to limit the amount of plastic that ends up in digestate as a result of food waste caddy liners.…

World Bank adviser on agricultural risks and markets Marc Sadler will give a keynote address at UK AD & Biogas and World Biogas Expo 2017, the #1 global tradeshow for biogas, at the NEC in Birmingham on 5 July 2017.
Mr Sadler, who regularly advises governments and supply-chain stakeholders on commodity markets, finance,…

Our External Affairs Manager Jon Harrison previews the forthcoming general election.
The starting gun has been fired on the 2017 General Election – a phrase that virtually no political pundit in Westminster was expecting ever to have to say. As little as two weeks ago, No.10 were categorically ruling out an…

At the ADBA Spring Members' Meeting yesterday we released the April 2017 Policy Report, bringing you the latest information on renewable financial incentives and the policy work ADBA has been engaged with over the last few months. Members may download a copy here.
Below are some highlights from the report:
The…

Last week we submitted our response to the Industrial Strategy green paper consultation. Running during the last three months the consultation sought views on ten 'pillars' where the right policy could lead to increased productivity and economic growth throughout the UK.
These pillars are: science, research and innovation; skills;…

Leading food-waste-to-renewable-energy specialist Biogen yesterday announced that it has been acquired by Ancala Bioenergy Limited. The company was purchased for an undisclosed sum from joint venture shareholders Bedfordia Group and Kier Group.
Biogen’s seven anaerobic digestion plants recycle a quarter of a million tonnes of food waste annually…

The Prime Minister has today announced that a general election will be held on 8 June.
This throws into question whether the proposed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) amendment regulation to bring in the new tariffs and tariff guarantees will be passed in time, so could lapse. They would then need…

Despite some very challenging conditions and sub-zero temperatures(!), Puregas Solutions has just completed the installation and commissioning of a CApure CA30 biogas upgrading plant in Forsbacka, 200km north of Stockholm, Sweden.
Linda Kraft, Project Manager for Puregas Solutions, explains:
Because the upgrading plant undergoes a comprehensive Factory Acceptance Test, any…